Kiln It NI

Then (2014) and now 😲😲😲
I can't believe this was 10 years ago!!

These Mugs are inspired by Egyptian Papyrus, which is still made today using an ancient handmade process, which I had the opportunity to learn about when I was there. I fell in love with the unique texture of papyrus and wanted to apply it to functional ceramics.

These Mugs have been individually handmade using slab building techniques imprinted with the texture of papyrus. The colour of the clay I have chosen relates to the two different colors of papyrus.

This work received funding from University of Atypical’s Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artist Fund made possible by the National Lottery Arts Council of Northern Ireland funds.

Buy NOW on our website, these are limited edition and won't last long.

www.kilnitni.com

When the boss comes for a visit to make sure you're working hard!

Happy new year!! We've really had a brilliant holiday season, I'm planning some big things this year already!!

Happy anniversary Stephen, 7 years today, don't know why you put up with my s**t 🤣🤣🤣
I did tell you when we go together you would be bored without me.

Covered in dust from Dremeling ceramics.... I was clean today ...sigh

Making more favour with the best apprentice Iris Mccalmont .... It's work experience....right....

Our New Blog, please have a wee read and let me know what other ceramic thing you want to know more about!

PAPER.... in CLAY? Why on earth would you put paper into clay? And What even would I use that for? Well let me tell you. (Here is one I made earlier) When you add paper pulp to a clay body, it changes the structure of the clay on a microscopic level, (yup, it's super scientific!) so ... when I add the pulp to the clay...

D/deaf and Disabled Artists’ Support Fund Feb 21

Alexandra McCalmont - Glazed Earthenware.

Gray Matters

My work has been created to raise awareness of invisible disability and neuro-diversity, sometimes the only way to tell what is going on in someone's life is through MRI scans and investigations. I wanted to visualize this in a 3D MRI like form, that invites the viewer to come closer and investigate for themselves what they think could be the issue or maybe there isn't even one to be found as frequently and frustratingly is the case for neuro-divergents. I have chosen a black glaze with white crystal to use on my brain forms to mimic the MRI imagery of white spots showing on a scan that could mean lesions, tumors or even the presences of Multiple Sclerosis as in my own case

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Thinking of some University throwback pieces, I loved making these Porcelain origami paperclay Butterflies, I wonder how I can bring them back 🤔

Helping out stewarding with .studios and their exhibition at Bangor library in the Curve Gallery, aye that one down the back of Ward Park, come down and take a look at some fantastic art works.

FOR SALE!!

I'm sell my Front loading kiln, it's a great kiln, I've reached 1200°C with it but could potentially go higher, I'm selling with Stafford ST315, I have had it converted to single phase with a Hayley socket for the controller. Happy to answer any questions about it. Selling at £850 ono, buyer must collect.

Mugs are live on the Kiln It NI site now for £15 each, few orders in so far grab yours while you can!

First orders will be processed and posted by Friday 15th July, Thank you for supporting your continued support of my small business, your all amazing!!

KEEP ON KILN IT!!

My final design for the Mug Drop Tomorrow at 6pm, is this beautiful "Soleil" Mug, who Doesn't want their cuppa in a timeless rustic gold mug, it will definitely be a great talking point for you and your guests.

**This design is not microwavable**

Mug will be live Monday 6pm on Kilnitni.com keep an eye out and refresh the page, hopefully you will be able to grab yours!!

Our 3rd mug design "Silver Birch", yup like the tree, this pewter like glaze isn't actually the colour I was expecting in testing, but I loved what came out of Wee Burny (the kiln) so much I had to put it on a mug!

Mug drop 11/7/2022 at 6pm

**This one ISN'T microwave safe**

Say hello to my 2nd design in my Mug Drop, "Iris" these are my daughter Iris' favourite design as they remind her of the pretty Iris flowers.

Mug Drop is happening on Monday at 6pm on the Kiln It NI website, link to mugs will be available Monday!!

Our New handmade glazed stoneware mugs! These mugs have a beautiful forget me not glaze which makes each one different and unique.

Grab yours at Kilnitni.com on Monday at 6pm, these won't last long.

I'm back!! Last 6 months have been rough, between Covid and MS trying to knock me out, I've come back swinging with a NEW MUG RANGE!!!

Mugs are handmade stoneware with a range of glazes. These won't last long so grab one while you can!

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MUGS WILL DROP ON MONDAY 11TH JULY AT 6PM

Hi everyone, I'm hopefully going to be running some arts and ceramic classes over summer and I'd like to find out what everyone would like to learn, these can be for everyone all abilities, hopefully see you at a class soon, thank you and keep on Kiln it!!! :D

Kiln It Classes I'm doing research into what Ceramic classes and Art activities I should run in my my new studio!! I obviously want everyone to have as much fun as possible for the right price everyone can afford. keep on Kiln it!!

Kiln It NI has killed it for another year and we hope you have too!! Here are some of this year's highlights and we have even bigger plans already underway!! Comment some of your new year plans or maybe something from 2021 you're proud of too. We love you all and couldn't be here without your support, Thank you! Roll on 2022 and keep on KILN IT ❤️❤️❤️

Today only, Iris is actually with us, she only have 3 candles left, honey and cinnamon, orange or my personal favourite espresso!! They won't last long grab them while you can!!

These Gnoks are selling fast!! Get yours before they're gone!!

So excited to be to be taking part this weekend and to be included in all 3 days!!

This will be my last fair this year because my next course of treatment for my MS begins on Monday and I will be returning to shielding, but don't worry you can still order anything you want from the website, I can get it posted out to you lovely lot no problems.

Stay safe guys and see you this weekend at Millennium Court

We are spoiling you with Fabulous traders at The Millennium Court Christmas Market 😄
We have amazing gift ideas from an array of very talented small businesses.

SR Jewellery
The Greener Guru
Tropicskincare mel walker
Jakara Jewellery
Kiln It NI
Lara Craft Belfast
Tropicskincare - Debra Stuart Pollen
Sage and Rose

Most of our Traders will be accepting the High Street Voucher Scheme so perfect opportunity for you to pick up those Christmas Gifts or Treat yourself and show your support for small businesses.

We are at Millennium Court next weekend Friday Saturday and Sunday, we are so excited to be involved!!

Kiln It NI updated their address.

Fresh out of the Kiln ready for the fairs with tomorrow and on Saturday at , I'm super excited to be included in both these events!!

Lovely wee day on Strangford Lough, may have to do some paintings and shipwrecks, I love where we live ❤️

Finally getting these boyos joined together, it's definitely been a struggle, but I think I finally worked out how to do it. 🤞🤞🤞



Supported by the d/Deaf and Disabled Artists Support Fund 2020-2021, managed by University of Atypical on behalf of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Department of Communities.

Relaxing at the Waterfall Caves for some R&R after my latest treatment before getting back to the grind in the studio, this week break had been rescheduled 4 times, now we are finally here ❤️❤️❤️

&R